Bloomington City Information Television

Cable access programming for the community

Government access cable television provides information about government and community programs, services, events and issues. Programs may be entertaining, but our main purpose is communicating information.

Live meetings
City-produced programs
Other government programs
Program guidelines
Schedule and program priorities
Funding
For more information

Live meetings on The Bloomington Channel 14

Five cameras and full graphic support let home viewers follow meetings as if they were sitting in Council Chambers.

City Council Watch your elected City officials in action on The Bloomington Channel 14.
LIVE biweekly	Mondays	7 p.m.
Replayed the following	Wednesday	7 p.m.
Replayed the following	Thursday	1 and 7 a.m., 1 p.m.
The agenda will be broadcast on Channel 14 at 6:30 p.m before each meeting.

Planning Commission Watch hearings on developmental issues on The Bloomington Channel 14.
LIVE biweekly	Thursdays	5:30 p.m.
Replayed the following	Thursday	6 p.m., 12 midnight
Replayed the following	Friday	6 a.m., 12 noon
Our online calendar shows Planning Commission meeting dates.

Programs produced by Bloomington City Information Television

Bloomington Today This magazine-format news show covers the City Council, City services, City staff, development in Bloomington and other governmental issues. Airs Wednesday through Monday on The Bloomington Channel 14. Also available for viewing on the Internet.
Wednesday	6:30 p.m.
Thursday	12:30 and 6:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m.
Friday	10 p.m.
Saturday	4 and 10 a.m., 4 and 6:30 p.m.
Sunday	12:30 and 6:30 a.m., 12:30 and 10:30 p.m.
Monday	4:30 and 10:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m.

Roll Call This weekly report is produced by the Bloomington Police Department. Tune to The Bloomington Channel 14 for information on burglary, theft, vandalism and arrests each week in Bloomington. Also available for viewing on the Internet.
Friday	6 p.m. and 12 midnight
Saturday	6 a.m., 12 noon, 6 p.m., 12 midnight
Sunday	6 a.m., 12 noon and 10 p.m.
Monday	4 and 10 a.m., 4 and 6 p.m.
Tuesday	12 and 6 a.m., 12 noon

Other government programming

B.C.I.T. also covers other governmental, Chamber of Commerce and League of Women Voters meetings that deal with governmental issues.

Program guidelines

Any program produced by the City of Bloomington's governmental organizations may be cablecast by BCIT on The Bloomington Channel 14. Programs produced by other governmental agencies or other community organizations may be cablecast on behalf of BCIT, provided they have interest and value for the citizens of Bloomington. Such programs shall also be subject to the approval of the City Manager or the City Manager's representative.

Programs that contain, in whole or in part, any of the following subject matter will not be cablecast by the government access organization:

A. Commercial message or material

Anything promoting a product or a service, with the primary objective of producing a monetary profit for a specific commercial organization or individual, may not be aired in a BCIT program. This is not to preclude the incidental mention of a business or product, as part of a program, where the primary purpose is to disseminate information of public benefit. Businesses, individuals and organizations may be acknowledged for assistance in the production of a program or the provision of other means of support.

B. Political campaigning

Government access programming will not be used for political campaigning by individuals or organizations seeking public office or legislation. BCIT cannot be used for solicitation of funds nor for political purposes. This is not to preclude the cablecasting of political debates or candidates' meetings, provided that fairness and equal time rules are followed. Also not precluded shall be the possibility of cablecasting reports by current elected officials regarding the status of issues and other governmental business, providing again, that fairness and equal time rules are followed where applicable.

C. Religious material

Programming generally considered religious in nature will not be allowed. Program material that would advocate a particular religious belief will also not be produced by BCIT. Religious organizations or ideals may be mentioned as incidental information as part of a program. This rule will not preclude the appearance of a clergy or individual representing a particular religion as part of a program providing general information.

D. Obscenity and defamation

Every effort will be made to assure that all programs cablecast by BCIT adhere to the rules of the Minnesota Cable Communications Statute 238 and community standards relative to obscenity and defamation.

Schedule and program priorities

The City of Bloomington shall determine priorities for the production and cablecasting of programs in accordance with these guidelines and available resources. Responsibility for planning, budgeting and operation shall be as designated by the City Manager.

Funding

Funding for the operation of the government access organization will be as appropriated by the City Council from the annual franchise fees received as a result of the operation of the cable television system in the City of Bloomington. Other support may be provided through services such as grants from other agencies and assistance from the cable television franchise holder, as required by the franchise ordinance.

For more information, contact:

The Bloomington Channel
1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington MN 55431-3027
PH: 952-563-8874